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Gifted Child Needs Social Skills Help

by Dr. Sylvia Rimm

Q. I need your help with my kindergarten son before his behaviors become so ingrained that he'll have a difficult time changing.

He's reading beyond the fourth grade level, and is extremely interested in science. He makes electrical circuits, experiments with "inventions," and has known all the planets since he was able to talk.

The problem is his behavior. He has difficulty interacting with other children. He tells them what to do, hugs them until they fall down, hits ...

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Posted by: Carla
Comment: #1
Wed May 20, 2009 11:39 AM

I'm surprised Dr. Rimm didn't suggest having the child evaluated for Asperger's syndrome. He sounds like a child who has trouble recognizing boundaries, not just respecting them.

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